A review by halberdbooks
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

 I read this for the first time in 2012. I've since read the first two books twice, and I am pleased to find new revelations in this second read of the third book. Holmes absolutely comes into his own as a character in these stories, as opposed to merely being a force. Here we see him defeated, exalted, passionate, dismissive, arrogant and deeply compassionate. Also we see the author forget the name of Mrs. Hudson and the first name of even Watson himself. Doyle's lack of care for the story persists, even as it gets better with each new telling. I'm having a fantastic time reading these. 
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